An investigative reporter agrees to help prove the innocence of a black man accused of murder with the promise that he will write a series of newspaper articles and win the Pulitzer Prize. His wife is not happy with his decision for fear that he may be harmed or killed. Once she learns more about one of the victims, she agrees to help. Her intuition is helpful in resolving the mystery.

Phil Bressler, a semi-retired investigative reporter and his wife, Susan Taylor, are celebrating their wedding anniversary with their friends, Judge Ralph, and Tina Loften. The couples were married in a double ceremony the previous December. The celebration is interrupted when mysterious woman from the judge's past, enters the dining room. Nadine pleads with Judge Loften to help prove her husbands innocence. The wives are not happy with the intrusion and urge their husbands to not get involved. From the beginning Phil is uneasy about investigating a murder, but the prospect of winning a Pulitzer Prize piques his interest in the case. Susan is fearful that Phil might be killed in the process, but he agrees to help. The danger mounts when each of the suspects emerge. Phil narrates the mystery as well as showing us his passion for his wife.

Skrypczak began his writing as a hobby writing articles and short stories for an outdoor magazine. His stories focused on human interest themes versus informational articles. He wrote his debut novella, "Tatum's Alibi" at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. His greatest joy is for those that reads his books and finds them enjoyable. Skrypczak is also in the process of creating more novels with a romance and crime theme.